Gluten-Free Crab Cakes
These gluten-free crab cakes are crisp on the outside, tender in the center, and packed with jumbo lump crab. A dinner-party-worthy classic—made easy.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg - beaten
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard - 15g
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free worcestershire sauce - I used Lea & Perrin which is gluten-free in the US
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley - about 9g
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- ½ cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs - unseasoned
- ¼ cup avocado oil - for pan frying
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 beaten egg, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
- Gently fold in 1 lb lump crab meat and ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, taking care not to break up the pieces of crab too much. Stir until the mixture is combined and holds together.
- Form into 8 crab cakes, about 3 oz each and pat into patties, about 2½–3 inches wide. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to allow the crab cakes to firm up.
- Heat ¼ cup avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add crab cakes in batches and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm with gluten-free tartar sauce.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Note: Always double check that your Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, and seasoning blends are gluten-free. Ingredients and manufacturing practices can change over time.
- Breadcrumbs: Plain, unseasoned gluten-free breadcrumbs work best here.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
